Award
Definitive Contract #80NSSC26C0379
SBIR Phase I Contract for Distributed Small Spacecraft Swarm Resilience
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$225,000.00
Ceiling
$225,000.00
Awarded
September 30, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 30, 2026 – Mar 30, 2027
Identifier
80NSSC26C0379
NAICS
541713
This is a definitive contract awarded to In Orbit Aerospace Inc, a company specializing in aerospace technologies, to develop resilient capabilities for distributed small spacecraft swarms using federated learning methods. The contract falls under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I program, highlighting its significance as a research and development effort aimed at advancing space technology resilience. The work focuses on creating innovative solutions to enhance fleet-wide operational stability across multiple small satellites. This multi-month contract is carried out in El Segundo, California, indicating its role in supporting innovative aerospace developments within the region. Awarded through a competitive SBIR process, the contract represents a crucial step toward next-generation satellite swarm resilience, with work expected to conclude within a six-month timeframe.
Description
SBIR PHASE I FLEET-WIDE RESILIENCE THROUGH FEDERATED LEARNING FOR DISTRIBUTED SMALL SPACECRAFT SWARMS